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Meeting at Leinster House with Minister of Older Persons Kieran O’Donnell TD
The Alliance had the pleasure of attending a meeting at Leinster House today with Minister of Older Persons Kieran O'Donnell TD and officials from the Department of Health Ireland. This significant meeting marks our first engagement with the Minister since his...
Appointment of Operations and Communications Manager
The Alliance is thrilled to introduce our new Operations and Communications Manager Aisling Nestor Aisling brings a wealth of business management experience as well as being a qualified Nurse. With a strong passion for health policy, advocacy, and business development...
Annual Nursing Home Expo 2025
Our Annual Nursing Home Expo is now taking place Monday the 3rd of November 2025. Join us then at The Forde Suites, Johnstown Estate, Enfield, Co. Meath, as Ireland's newest and most progressive trade association in the nursing home sector. If you are a Nursing Home...
Garda Vetting Services for Nursing Homes
The Alliance is now offering Garda Vetting Services at a special rate of €3 per vetting on a member only basis. If you own or manage a nursing home: - Long overdue change: Say goodbye to being overcharged for vetting and annual membership rates - Industry insiders: We...
Interview over Oceanview Nursing Home on the Dingle Peninsula
RTE Radio 1 Drive Time today with Shane Scanlan CEO, to continue to discuss the very upsetting and concerning situation developing in Oceanview Nursing Home on the Dingle Peninsula, Co.Kerry. Link to radio interview:...
Rally Over Dingle Peninsula to support Ocean View Care Home
The Alliance - Supporting Nursing Homes organised a rally in collaboration with the community on the picturesque Dingle Peninsula to support Ocean View Care Home and preserve it for care of the elderly on the peninsula. Shane Scanlan highlighted it is crucial for The...
Reference Group for the Commission Meeting Dublin
Shane Scanlan CEO, attended a meeting this morning at the Gibson Hotel Dublin as part of the Reference Group for the Commission on Care for Older People. Valuable insights from Catherine McGuigan, Alan Barrett, Sean Flood and Fiona Walsh were shared After Lunch,...
RTE Radio 1 Drive Time Interview
RTE Radio 1 Drive Time today with Shane Scanlan CEO, to discuss the very upsetting and concerning situation developing in Oceanview Nursing Home on the Dingle Peninsula, Co.Kerry. Link to radio interview:...
The Alliance meets Minister for Older Persons Mary Butler for a pre-budget submission
The Alliance - Supporting Nursing Homes had a productive meeting today at the Department of Health - Ireland with Minister for Older Persons Mary Butler TD and Department Officials. We made a pre-budget submission advocating for our members and the nursing home...
Deputy Boyd Barrett Speech – Garda Vetting Services
The Alliance - Supporting Nursing Homes expresses gratitude to TD Richard Boyd Barrett for highlighting the crucial matter of Garda Vetting in the Nursing Home Sector to An Taoiseach Simon Harris. Progress is being made towards registering The Alliance for Vetting...
Commission on Care for Older People Inaugural Meeting
The Alliance - Supporting Nursing Homes had its inaugural meeting as a member of the Reference Group for the Commission on Care for Older People. Catherine McGuigan chaired the meeting, which included a passionate and heartfelt opening address from Minister of State...
The Alliance presents to the Houses of the Oireachtas
The Alliance was delighted to attend Houses of the Oireachtas today to relay issues and concerns at present within the nursing home sector that affect residents, staff and nursing home operators. Thanks to all TD's, Senators and Department of Health - Ireland...